About Yoga Health Academy

Registered with the Yoga Alliance (RYS200), Yoga Health Academy is the sister program to Inner Peace Yoga Therapy, an IAYT-accredited 800 hour Yoga Therapy Program.

Founded in 2009, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy has been a leader in yoga education since 2010, offering comprehensive 800-hour Yoga Therapy training courses tailored for yoga teachers and health professionals. In June 2014, we proudly became one of the first schools to receive accreditation from the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). We have since been re-accredited twice, in 2018 and 2024, and have certified over 200 individuals at the 800-hour level.

In response to the growing interest in integrative health programs, we launched Yoga Health Academy—a specialized 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program designed specifically for health and wellness professionals.

Our Faculty

Michele Lawrence

Through her own journey of Self-discovery, Michele (MBA, ERYT500, C-IAYT) has come to realize that yoga is a practice for all life situations. She believes in yoga’s ability to heal and transform, and that yoga, regardless of one’s ability, is available to all. Michele has been teaching yoga since 2005, practicing yoga therapy since 2010, and is the founder/director of Inner Peace Yoga Therapy.

Cheryl Van Demark

Lisa Haake

Jessica Patterson

Neil Pearson

Lisa Pearson

Dr. Shailla Vaidya

Chinnamasta Stiles

Genevieve Yellin

Dawn Elgin

Mark Uridel

Tanya Yardley

What students say about Inner Peace Yoga Therapy:

The Inner Peace Yoga Therapy certification program was one of the best professional experiences of my life. With a solid science base, the training remains true to yoga diversity and tradition, and maintains balance with so much heart! The instructors were world class without exception. I practice yoga therapy with a psychiatrist in an integrated setting located in South Carolina. The Inner Peace training prepared me to take this step in my professional path. I would recommend the training to anyone who feels ready to practice yoga therapy professionally.

Robin Travers

Wonderful experience- great instructors, wide variety; depth of content. Flexibility to meet student’s needs is unmatched. Content widely applicable to personal growth and continued/more specialized work with clients.

Andrea Sullivan

The Inner Peace Yoga Therapy training program elevated my understanding of yoga, therapeutic offerings, and myself as a person and a teacher to a level I never imagined I’d reach. It helped me become confident in my ability to hold healing space for my students and private clients, and brought me new lifelong friends who are on the same teaching path. Michele and the wonderful faculty she has recruited offer a high level of wisdom and compassionate instruction, and teachers leave the program with so many tools to utilize and offer to others. I am so grateful I found the training and can’t recommend it highly enough.

Katie Pine

Join us at Yoga Health Academy

Are you ready to deepen your practice and enhance your ability to heal? Join us at Yoga Health Academy for an enriching 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. Together, we can transform the landscape of healthcare through the power of yoga.